Section 8 apartments in Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix

Downtown Phoenix is in the Central City area, primarily within ZIP code 85004. Phoenix is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.

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Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 85004

Small-Area FMR · 2026
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$1,700
1 bedroom$1,850
2 bedrooms$2,150
3 bedrooms$2,870
4 bedrooms$3,180

Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.

Payment standards by ZIP code in Downtown Phoenix: 85004, 85003

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Governing PHA

City of Phoenix Housing Department

HUD PHA code AZ001 · 7,985 HCV vouchers

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address
251 W Washington St Fl 4 , Phoenix , AZ

City of Mesa Housing Authority

HUD PHA code AZ005 · 1,833 HCV vouchers

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Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address
200 S Center St , Mesa , AZ

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